Everyone wants to get in shape but so few ever do. A fitness journal is often a great tool in helping people achieve their physical goals. 1. They track progress made overtime. 2. It makes regular exercise a greater priority through proper scheduling. 3. It reinforces why someone wants to get in shape and what will happen if they do not. 4. Learning different workout routines can be difficult and it helps to write them down regularly. 5. If the journal is placed in a place of significance it will be hard to forget to exercise.